Wes’s Random Weekend Theme – 09/28/12

So naturally this called for a song that was upbeat but just a little introspective and melancholy. I hit the shuffle on my trusty iPod Nano and it delivered the all too perfect for my mood “Courage (For Hugh MacLennan)” by Canada’s house band, The Tragically Hip.

More after the jump:

For an alternate interpretation, check out this cover by actress Sarah Polley for the Atom Egoyan movie The Sweet Hereafter–

Lyrics-

Watch the band through a bunch of dancers Quickly, follow the unknown With something more familiar Quickly, something familiar

Courage, my word It didn’t come, it doesn’t matter

Sleepwalk, so fast asleep In a motel that has the lay of home And piss on all of your background And piss on all your surroundings